After a very long week of being in the hospital staying with my grandmother who has stage iii kidney cancer  I was not ready for class. I knew that class being cancelled would put us behind and we would be kicking it in to full gear even more. I was stressing about writing another paper and I questioned even going to class. When she handed us our new scheduling no words could explain how I felt, I just wanted a break. After sitting there I told myself that I should just be thankful that alive. When finding out about the subject for our next paper I decided I was going to make the best out of it . In honor of both of my grandmothers who have both dealt with cancer in one way or another I wanted to write my paper on the Susan G Komen foundation. As I was doing research I found the amazing story behind the whole thing. A beautiful kind hearted women was diagnosed at the young age of 33 was named was Susan Komen. During her treatments of chemo she made a promise to herself that she would raise awareness about this terrible disease and she would make the process as joyful as possible. But after just 3 short years Susan lost her battle. Her sister Nancy , who she was very close to , carried on her promise. Now 32 years later this foundation has raised over 3 BILLION dollars for research and treatment. Without Susan this world would literally not be same. Her lively attitude and her willingness to want to help has made an amazing difference. As stressful as my life is between high school, college, trying to find a job, and finding time to spend with family and friends I wouldn't change a thing. Knowing what 1 women's story could do for the world I can only imagine how different the world would be if we all strived to do the same.


To learn more about the story go to http://ww5.komen.org/AboutUs/SusanGKomensStory.html . Everyone can make a difference.








Kidney cancer ribbon

                         


            

My grandmother & grandfather on their wedding over 40 years ago